2002 Honda Saber vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2002 Honda Saber is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,649 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Saber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Saber (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Saber weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Cedric is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Saber (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Saber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric. 2002 Honda Saber has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Saber will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 Honda Saber 1975 Nissan Cedric
Make Honda Nissan
Model Saber Cedric
Year Released 2002 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2649 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 1800 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2700 mm