1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1977 Volkswagen Derby
To start off, 1978 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volkswagen Derby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volkswagen Derby would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 674 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Derby.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Volkswagen Derby. 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.
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1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1977 Volkswagen Derby | |
Make | Land Rover | Volkswagen |
Model | Serie III | Derby |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |