1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 7 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Cedric | 944 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |