1974 Fiat 128 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 31 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), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1235 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 128 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
