Car comparison

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6vsNissan 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)

3.0i V6

240 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2001
VS

Nissan Bluebird (U14)

2.0 SSS-Z

190 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan1997-1998

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
  • Highest torque
    309 Nm
    228 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)3.0i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
240hp179kW
190hp142kW
Torque
309Nm228lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg 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
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
702km436mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,565mm180in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,510mm59in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,455mm57in
Ground clearance
150mm6in
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) 3.0i V6Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-ZPowerTorque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanCedric (Y34)3.0i V66,400 rpm3,600 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)3.0i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
31.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 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
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 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
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 has 50 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) 3.0i V6: 50 hp (37 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
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)3.0i V6
1,600 kg
3,527 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)3.0i V6
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)3.0i V67.5 s
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6 and Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z: 0.3 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)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

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
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)3.0i V6
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 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)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
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)3.0i V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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) 3.0i V6 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)3.0i V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.5 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)3.0i V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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)3.0i V6NissanBluebird (U14)2.0 SSS-Z
Power
240 hp
179 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
702 km
436 mi
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Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

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 V6Nissan Bluebird (U14) 2.0 SSS-Z
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 3.0i V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 113 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • 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 350 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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