1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 520 kg more than 1976 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 Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Fiat 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 130 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
