1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 347 kg more than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Cedric | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |