2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1970 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2420 mm |
