1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 540 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | 125 | Serie II |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 131 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2780 mm |