1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 586 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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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1958 Maserati 350S | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 350S | Cedric |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2700 mm |