1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1974 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1974 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Dolomite (96 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Dolomite 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 552 kg more than 1974 Triumph Dolomite.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1974 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
Model | Serie II | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1854 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |