1980 Opel Kadett vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,431 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Opel Kadett. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 920 kg more than 1980 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Kadett. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Opel Kadett | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Kadett | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |