1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1183 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 130 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
