1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1500 | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
