1974 Nissan Cedric vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1974 Nissan Cedric and 1974 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 240 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cedric | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cedric | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
