2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1985 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 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 1985 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo, 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, 1985 Nissan Cedric (168 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.

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