1970 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 682 kg more than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat Dino. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat Dino | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Dino | Defender |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2416 cc | 2495 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
