1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 124 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
