1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Kadett (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Opel Kadett (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Bluebird | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
