1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 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 77 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1247 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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 1960 Fiat 1100. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Fiat 1100 2005 Land Rover Defender
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model 1100 Defender
Year Released 1960 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1087 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 43 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 1950 RPM
Torque 73 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 68 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.9 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.3:1 19.5:1
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 870 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 93 L