1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
