1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.

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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1978 Nissan Cedric
Make Alfa Romeo Nissan
Model Spider Cedric
Year Released 1969 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 116 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 147 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2700 mm


 

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