1972 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2128 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 126 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | 126 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 60 L |
