1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cedric | 928 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
