1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline. 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 1963 Fiat Berline. 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 (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Berline | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 88 L |
