1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 21 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 640 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Cedric. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today 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. 1999 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1999 Honda Today | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Cedric | Today |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |