1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 917 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1500 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1500 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |
