1994 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
