1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 705 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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 1958 Fiat 1200. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1200 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 93 L |
