1984 Nissan Cedric vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 15 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR-S (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR-S should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
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, 1999 Toyota MR-S (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Cedric | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | MR-S |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
