2006 Porsche Cayman vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 31 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 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 65 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.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Cayman | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | Cayman | Cedric |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |