2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1981 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | V8 Vantage | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
