2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 53 L |
