1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1200 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 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 | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 93 L |
