2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 626 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Kadett |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |