Car comparison

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TvsNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

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

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Nissan Cedric (Y34)

2.5T

250 hp2498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2002-2004
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    319 Nm
    235 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanCedric (Y34)2.5TNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
250hp186kW
190hp142kW
Torque
319Nm235lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
661km411mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,498cc152cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,865mm192in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
140mm6in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T6,400 rpm2,800 rpm6,650 rpm
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7,000 rpm6,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanCedric (Y34)2.5TNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
31.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T has 60 hp more than Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
1,250 kg
2,756 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)2.5T
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T7.8 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanCedric (Y34)2.5TNissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
250 hp
186 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
661 km
411 mi
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Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TNissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.18 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.08 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,176 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 123 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z

  • Is 470 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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