1978 Reliant SE6 vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 443 kg more than 1978 Reliant SE6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant SE6 | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Reliant | Nissan |
| Model | SE6 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3200 mm |
