1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1976 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1976 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 530 kg more than 1976 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1976 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1976 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1976 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1976 Land Rover Serie III | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | Sovereign | Serie III |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2240 mm |
