1965 Nissan Cedric vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 5 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan Cedric | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
Model | Cedric | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 468 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |