1965 Opel Kadett vs. 2011 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1768 kg more than 1965 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, 2011 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Opel Kadett | 2011 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Kadett | Armada |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |