1978 Opel Kadett vs. 2011 Land Rover LR3

To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1978 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Kadett.

Because 2011 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR3 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, 2011 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett. 2011 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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