1984 Nissan Cedric vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Nissan Cedric is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 25 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. 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, 1984 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Cedric | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2540 mm |