1983 Opel Kadett vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1983 Opel Kadett. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1656 kg more than 1983 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Kadett. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Kadett | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Kadett | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 86 L |
