1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1968 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 4 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Nissan Cedric (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda S-MX | 1968 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S-MX | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
