2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 507 kg more than 1971 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Seville | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
