1997 Honda Shuttle vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 36 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 447 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Shuttle | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Shuttle | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
