1966 Fiat 850 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | 850 | Defender |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 60 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |