1953 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 365 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Jaguar C-Type | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | C-Type | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
