1975 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 38 kg more than 1975 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1975 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1975 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1975 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Land Rover Serie III | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Serie III | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
