2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 865 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Defender | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
