1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 4 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, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Renault 5.
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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Cedric | 5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |