1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1523 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | 1400 | Defender |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |