1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant SE6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
Model | XJ | SE6 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |