2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 26 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 430 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 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Kadett |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |