1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1988 Nissan Cedric and 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1988 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 1988 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 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, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Cedric | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
