1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1973 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 578 kg more than 1973 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1999 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1973 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Kadett |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 71 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |