1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 441 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1976 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Cedric | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |