2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 913 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. 2004 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Fiorino has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Fiorino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiorino | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
