1966 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Rekord | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
