1984 Nissan Cedric vs. 1994 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 9 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric. 1994 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Cedric | 1994 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Cedric | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2880 mm |
