2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 638 kg more than 1977 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, 2000 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 2000 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Stagea | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Stagea | Kadett |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 71 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |