1984 Fiat Panda vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Fiat Panda. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1329 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Panda | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 965 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2550 mm |
