1995 Honda NSX vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 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, 1995 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2540 mm |
