1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 50 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Cedric | 968 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |