2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Defender | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1982 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
