1968 Nissan Gloria vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 21 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Gloria | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Gloria | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1971 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
