1976 Fiat 131 vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Fiat 131. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 131 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
