1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1977 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1977 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1977 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1977 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Caprice | Serie III |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |