1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
