1985 Nissan Cedric vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Nissan Cedric is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 405 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Cedric | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Cedric | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |