1978 Opel Kadett vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Laurel (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 420 kg more than 1978 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Kadett | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Kadett | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 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 | 820 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
