2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |