1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Serie III |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |