1975 Nissan Cedric vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 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 2,362 cc, 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Because 1975 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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