1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 840 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 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Tipo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
