1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 735 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
