1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 26 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 70 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 1997 Toyota Century. 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. 1997 Toyota Century 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. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie III | 1997 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Serie III | Century |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
