2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |
