1981 Fiat Strada 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 Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada 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 56 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Strada. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada. 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 Strada. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Strada. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Strada | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Strada | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
