1991 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat Cinquecento 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) has 80 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. 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 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. 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) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. (66 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Cinquecento | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Cinquecento | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 121 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 677 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3240 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3230 mm |
