1974 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Because 1974 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Peugeot 505. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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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1974 Land Rover Serie III | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Serie III | 505 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2910 mm |