1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 105 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfa 6 | Cedric |
Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |