1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 402 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Celica |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |