1965 Nissan President vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 850 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Nissan President | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Kadett |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |