1974 Nissan Cedric vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 435 kg more than 1974 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Cedric | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Venza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2775 mm |
