1981 Fiat 126 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 815 kg more than 1981 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 126 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 126 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2890 mm |
