1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Volvo 66. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Serie III | 66 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |