1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 41 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 333 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | Serie III | Equinox |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2858 mm |