1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1788 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ritmo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 82 L |
