1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 840 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 130 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
