1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Cedric (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Cedric | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
