2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 30 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Cedric (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 460 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Cedric (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
