1994 Fiat Punto vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
