1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 55 kg more than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 2300 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 2300 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
