1992 Opel Calibra vs. 2010 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 182 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Opel Calibra | 2010 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Calibra | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
