2007 Nissan 350Z vs. 1978 Opel Kadett

To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 890 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.

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2007 Nissan 350Z 1978 Opel Kadett
Make Nissan Opel
Model 350Z Kadett
Year Released 2007 1978
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 1194 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 306 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 364 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 61 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 43 L