1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1970 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Cedric (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Nissan Cedric.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1970 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Impala | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
