1976 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1981 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Volkswagen Santana.
Because 1976 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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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1976 Land Rover Serie III | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Serie III | Santana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2560 mm |