1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 110 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Cedric | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Cresta |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |