2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 583 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Admiral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Admiral. (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2784 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1475 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
