1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1379 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Tipo has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Tipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Fiat Tipo | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Tipo | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1927 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2743 mm |