1969 Buick GS vs. 1966 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1966 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
