1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Nissan Cedric is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 480 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1988 Nissan Cedric (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Silvia | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Cedric |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |