1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Chevelle | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7441 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
