1960 Nissan Cedric vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1960 Nissan Cedric and 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (30 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Nissan Cedric (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (77 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Nissan Cedric | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cedric | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2430 mm |
