2008 Fiat Punto vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1155 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
