1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 15 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 3,527 cc (8 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 613 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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. 1986 Lotus Excel 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. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Serie III | Excel |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
