1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cedric is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 230 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | 2-Litre | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
