1996 Fiat 131 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat 131. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat 131 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 131 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 86 L |
