1975 Nissan Sunny vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1981 Reliant SE6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Sunny. (79 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Sunny | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Sunny | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
