2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1991 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1991 Opel Kadett. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Kadett.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Kadett. (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Kadett. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1991 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1991 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1991 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
