1988 Nissan Cedric vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1988 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Cedric | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Cedric | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2790 mm |
