2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1961 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 40 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 655 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1961 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2500 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |
