1999 Nissan Crew vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan Crew | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Crew | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |