1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 970 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Cedric | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Cedric | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
