1985 Buick Estate vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 10 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (123 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 435 kg more than 1975 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 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
