Car comparison

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6vsHolden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan Cedric (Y34)

3.0i V6

240 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

Holden Calais (VT)

3.8i V6 SC

233 hp3791 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan1998-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
240hp179kW
233hp174kW
Torque
309Nm228lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,791cc231cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
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Trunk volume-
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SCPowerTorque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V66,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC5,200 rpm3,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
31.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 has 7 hp more than Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
235 km/h
146 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V67.5 s
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 and Holden Calais (VT) 3.8i V6 SC: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 mph
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
233 hp
174 kW
7.9 s
226 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V6HoldenCalais (VT)3.8i V6 SC
Power
240 hp
179 kW
233 hp
174 kW
Torque
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
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Trunk score
-
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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