1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Rover 75.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Land Rover | Rover |
Model | Serie II | 75 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |