1973 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 24 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 472 kg more than 1973 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1973 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Patrol. 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.
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1973 Land Rover Serie III | 1997 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Serie III | Patrol |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 2826 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |