2006 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Punto and 2006 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2006 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 2006 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 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Punto 2006 Land Rover Discovery
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Punto Discovery
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 167 km/hour 175 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.4 seconds 11.5 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 995 kg 2440 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 82 L


 

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