1986 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2028 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Panda | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 769 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
