1971 Nissan Cedric vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1080 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cedric | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
