2002 Honda Vamos vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 318 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Nissan Cedric (167 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1987 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Vamos | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Vamos | Cedric |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 167 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |