1989 Fiat Vivace vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Vivace 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1898 kg more than 1989 Fiat Vivace. 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 1989 Fiat Vivace. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat Vivace | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Vivace | Defender |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |