1951 Allard K1 vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 283 kg more than 1951 Allard K1.
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, 1951 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard K1 | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | K1 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |