1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Serie III |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |