1962 Nissan Cedric vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1962 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Nissan Cedric | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
