2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Olympia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Olympia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |