1970 Nissan Cedric vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 710 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, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Cedric | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2320 mm |
