1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Serie III | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3030 mm |
