1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 525 kg more than 1987 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 (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |