1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Serie III | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2960 mm |
