2002 Nissan Laurel vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett. 2002 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Nissan Laurel | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Laurel | Kadett |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
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 | 153 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |