2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1984 Reliant SE6

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

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