2008 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (127 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1991 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
