1974 Austin Marina vs. 1974 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1974 Austin Marina and 1974 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1974 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1974 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Austin Marina | 1974 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | Marina | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
