1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 160 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Centura | Cedric |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |