1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Because 1985 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Concerto | 1985 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Concerto | Cedric |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2740 mm |