1969 Nissan Sunny vs. 1972 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1972 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,078 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Kadett (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Kadett weights approximately 115 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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 Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Sunny | 1972 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sunny | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
