1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 5 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 12 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Serie II | Volare |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |