1977 Opel Kadett vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 314 kg more than 1977 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, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1984 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Kadett | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Kadett | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |
