1998 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2005 Fiat Croma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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 33 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Fiat Croma 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. 2005 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | Discovery | Croma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
