1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Cedric and 1971 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Cedric (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 395 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914. 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 Nissan Cedric (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cedric | 914 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |
