1971 Holden Torana vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 238 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Cedric |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |