2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 767 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Cedric. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Cedric |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |