1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 5 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Fiat Panda. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (147 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.

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