1972 Fiat Dino vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat Dino | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Dino | Defender |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 94.6 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 | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |