1961 Nissan Cedric vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 245 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Nissan Cedric | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
