2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 39 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (57 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
