1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 375 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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 (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
