1975 Opel Kadett vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Opel Kadett. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1975 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Opel Kadett | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |