1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1969 Nissan Sunny is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan Cedric (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 335 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Nissan Cedric (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Nissan Cedric | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Cedric | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
