1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Nissan Cedric is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Cedric (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Cedric should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 Nissan Cedric (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Cedric | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Cedric | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |