1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Stanza and 1979 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Stanza | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
