2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1698 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Titan | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2330 mm |
