1973 Opel Kadett vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 968 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Kadett | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Kadett | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 81 L |
