1981 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore 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 90 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1981 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1981 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Land Rover Serie III | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Serie III | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
