1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 124 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
