1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 23 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Supra weights approximately 295 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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Supra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
