1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1976 Nissan Cedric and 1976 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 216 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Cedric | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Cedric | 912 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2220 mm |