1977 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1977 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 715 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 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado 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. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Land Rover Serie III | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Serie III | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3110 mm |
