1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Cedric and 1971 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 265 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 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cedric | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
