1971 Buick GS vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1971 Buick GS and 1971 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 312 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
