2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 93 L |
