1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett. 1982 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Opel Kadett | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Kadett | Laurel |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |