1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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 1961 Fiat 850. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 850 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 93 L |
