1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1966 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 450 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1966 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Park Avenue | Cedric |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |