1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1978 Lada 1200 and 1978 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 405 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1200 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 1200 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2700 mm |