2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 1976 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1976 Nissan Cedric. 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (360 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Cedric. 2004 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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