1979 Nissan Cedric vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (250 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Porsche 911 (309 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Cedric | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Cedric | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 309 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2280 mm |