1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1989 TVR Speed Eight
To start off, 1989 TVR Speed Eight is newer by 11 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR Speed Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR Speed Eight should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 TVR Speed Eight.
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, 1989 TVR Speed Eight (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 TVR Speed Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cedric | 1989 TVR Speed Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Cedric | Speed Eight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
