1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 845 kg more than 1975 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Lagonda | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
