1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 16 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Vanette. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Serie II | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2080 mm |
