1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1994 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1961 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Cedric | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
