2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 365 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Diplomat |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |