1998 Nissan Serena vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 33 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 685 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, 1998 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Serena | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Serena | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2330 mm |
