2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP) has 433 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 972 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Ram | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2780 mm |
