1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1977 Porsche 911

To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.

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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Nissan Cedric 1977 Porsche 911
Make Nissan Porsche
Model Cedric 911
Year Released 1978 1977
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1982 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 0 HP
Torque 147 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2270 mm


 

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