1979 Opel Kadett vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Opel Kadett | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Kadett | Santana |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |