1971 Nissan Cherry vs. 1967 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1971 Nissan Cherry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 196 kg more than 1971 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Opel Kadett (127 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Cherry | 1967 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Cherry | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
