1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 277 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Cedric | GTX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
