1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Moretti 127
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Moretti 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Moretti 127 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Moretti 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 Moretti 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1971 Moretti 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Moretti 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Moretti 127. (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Moretti 127. 1999 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1971 Moretti 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Moretti 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 Moretti 127 | |
Make | Land Rover | Moretti |
Model | Discovery | 127 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |