1971 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 512 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie III | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Serie III | XC60 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2748 mm |