1970 Nissan Cedric vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, both 1970 Nissan Cedric and 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Cedric | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cedric | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3130 mm |
