1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Land Rover Serie III
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 592 kg more than 1974 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1974 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Land Rover Serie III | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | V8 Vantage | Serie III |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2240 mm |