1990 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Electra weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2540 mm |
