1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera 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 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 414 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Cedric (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Sera. (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Sera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Sera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |
