1968 Nissan Cedric vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 112 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Cedric | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Cedric | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
