2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1973 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1973 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Rekord.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Rekord. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1973 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
