1981 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1981 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Subaru Coupe.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Subaru Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Serie III | Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2470 mm |