1986 Nissan Silvia vs. 1971 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 440 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Kadett. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Silvia | 1971 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Silvia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
