1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 26 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (180 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (264 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Cedric | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1185 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
