1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 570 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
