1973 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 38 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. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 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. 2011 Volvo XC70 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. 2011 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Land Rover Serie III | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Serie III | XC70 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2815 mm |