1972 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 500 | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 500 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
