1955 Nissan Sports vs. 2007 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2007 Opel Vectra is newer by 52 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vectra weights approximately 735 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, 2007 Opel Vectra (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2710 mm |
