1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Kadett (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 650 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1977 Opel Kadett (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Serie II | Kadett |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2430 mm |