1978 Nissan Cherry vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cherry | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Cherry | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |
