1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 198 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1996 Porsche 911 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. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Cedric | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 650 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |