1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Land Rover Serie III | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Serie III | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 224 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2616 mm |
