1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Caprice and 1979 Land Rover Serie III were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1979 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Caprice | Serie III |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |