1974 Nissan Cedric vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1974 Nissan Cedric and 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,269 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 495 kg more than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cedric | 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cedric | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 4269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
