1988 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1974 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
