1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Rover | Fiat |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | 500 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |