2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1558 kg more than 2004 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Idea | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1920 mm |
