2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cedric.

Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Cedric. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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