2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 37 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), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |
