1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Cedric and 1978 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
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. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |