1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1986 Fiat Croma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (154 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 320 kg more than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1986 Fiat Croma (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Croma | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
