1976 Nissan Cedric vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 56 kg more than 1984 Porsche 930.
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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Cedric | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Cedric | 930 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
