1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, both 1971 Land Rover Serie II and 1971 Volvo 140 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 140 (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Volvo 140.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Volvo 140. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Serie II | 140 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
