1994 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1997 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Ulysse. (119 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 580 kg more than 1994 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Ulysse. (170 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Ulysse | 1997 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ulysse | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
