1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1967 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1967 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1428 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Abarth 1300. (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Abarth 1300. 2004 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1967 Abarth 1300 has manual transmission. 1967 Abarth 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Abarth | Land Rover |
| Model | 1300 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 3947 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2550 mm |
