1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 410 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat Tipo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (121 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Tipo | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1927 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
