2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1965 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1965 Opel Kadett. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1761 kg more than 1965 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 LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1965 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
