1992 Lexus LS vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1992 Lexus LS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 465 kg more than 1978 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 1992 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Lexus LS | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | LS | Cedric |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3969 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |