1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Cedric and 1978 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant SE6 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Cedric | SE6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |