1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 165 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2162 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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 1964 Fiat 500. 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 @ 1900 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
