1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 47 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1496 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Cedric | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3040 mm |
