1979 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Ritmo 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 62 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1253 kg more than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. 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 1979 Fiat Ritmo. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat Ritmo | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Ritmo | Defender |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1049 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3230 mm |