1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Lemans weights approximately 64 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Pontiac Lemans. 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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans 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. 1978 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Serie III | Lemans |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |