1996 Fiat Armadillo vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Armadillo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Armadillo would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 716 kg more than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. (200 Nm). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Armadillo. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Armadillo | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Armadillo | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3946 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2090 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
