2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2330 mm |
