1983 Nissan Laurel vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1983 Nissan Laurel is newer by 8 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Laurel. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 280 kg more than 1983 Nissan Laurel. 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, both vehicles can yield 162 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Laurel | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Laurel | Cedric |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |