1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 655 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Dino | Discovery |
Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |