1992 Nissan Laurel vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1992 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 Nissan Laurel.
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 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Nissan Laurel | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Laurel | Cedric |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |