2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1623 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Rekord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |