1987 Honda Legend vs. 1973 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 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, 1987 Honda Legend (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1973 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Legend | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
