1968 Opel Diplomat vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Diplomat | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Opel | Audi |
Model | Diplomat | Q5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |