1969 Nissan Gloria vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 4 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 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 595 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Gloria | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Gloria | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 993 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |