1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat Tipo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (109 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Tipo | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Tipo | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |