1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 500 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |