1983 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Ritmo | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ritmo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 93 L |
