1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1974 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1974 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
