1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 834 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500. 1975 Nissan Cedric has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Cedric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |