2008 Chrysler Neon vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2008 Chrysler Neon is newer by 30 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Neon.

Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Neon, 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, 2008 Chrysler Neon (177 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 2008 Chrysler Neon has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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