2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1595 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Patrol | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Patrol | Kadett |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4759 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 43 L |