1978 Nissan Violet vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Violet weights approximately 116 kg more than 1971 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 Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Violet | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Violet | Kadett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |