1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 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 54 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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. 1978 Toyota Crown 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. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Serie III | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |