2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 725 kg more than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Opel Admiral. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Discovery | Admiral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2784 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |