1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Skylark | Cedric |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |