1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 1300 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 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 | 960 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 93 L |
