1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 230 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 1975 Nissan Cedric has automatic transmission and 1979 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1979 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Cedric will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Avanti Avanti | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Avanti | Nissan |
Model | Avanti | Cedric |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |