1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1303
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 1303 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 604 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1303.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Volkswagen 1303. 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.
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1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1973 Volkswagen 1303 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Serie III | 1303 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |