1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 2200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 2200 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
