1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota MR2 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | MR2 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |