1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Corsa (45 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Corsa weights approximately 20 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 993 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2350 mm |
