1955 Nissan Sports vs. 1996 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 516 kg more than 1955 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (170 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 1996 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 1799 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
