1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,750 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 620 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Cedric (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Valiant | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
