1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1100 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
