1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Cedric | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
