2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 39 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR2 | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
