1979 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Autobianchi A 112. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Autobianchi A 112 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1909 kg more than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Autobianchi A 112 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Land Rover |
| Model | A 112 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 104 L |
