1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Cedric and 1971 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Cedric | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
