1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 480 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 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
