2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Lumina | Cedric |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |