1976 Holden Torana vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 1 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 495 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
