1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 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 16 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | 130 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |