1999 Dodge Prowler vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1999 Dodge Prowler is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 264 kg more than 1999 Dodge Prowler.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Prowler (610 Nm) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 1999 Dodge Prowler has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Prowler | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Prowler | Cedric |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |