1972 Nissan Cedric vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Cedric and 1972 Volvo 164 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Cedric | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Cedric | 164 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
