1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1978 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | Serie III | 130 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2730 mm |
