1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore 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 1995 Holden Commodore.
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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Holden |
Model | Cedric | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |