1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1968 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 30 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 644 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1968 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Vantage | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
