1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1400 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
