1972 Chrysler Centura vs. 1977 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1977 Nissan Cedric is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Centura would be higher. Both 1972 Chrysler Centura and 1977 Nissan Cedric are equipped with a 1,981 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Centura.
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 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Centura | 1977 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Centura | Cedric |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |