1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 127 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2550 mm |
