1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1977 Opel Monza

To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 560 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.

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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1977 Opel Monza has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Monza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Nissan Cedric 1977 Opel Monza
Make Nissan Opel
Model Cedric Monza
Year Released 1975 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 2490 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2670 mm


 

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