1952 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Aston Martin DB2 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 26 kg more than 1952 Aston Martin DB2.
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.
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1952 Aston Martin DB2 | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB2 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |