1978 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Autobianchi A 112. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Autobianchi A 112 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Autobianchi A 112. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Autobianchi A 112 | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Land Rover |
Model | A 112 | LR3 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 901 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 86 L |