1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 24 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1763 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 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Tipo | Freelander |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |