1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1990 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 19 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1990 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cedric | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
