1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (91 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 526 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 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 | 1976 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Valiant | Cedric |
Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1356 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 |