2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1979 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 30 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 341 kg more than 1979 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Charger (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cedric. 2009 Dodge Charger 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. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1979 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Charger | Cedric |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |