1973 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1973 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1973 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1973 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Land Rover Serie III | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
| Model | Serie III | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |
