1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (95 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 124. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 124 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 124 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |
