1991 Fiat Tipo vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Fiat Tipo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Fiat Tipo (145 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1991 Fiat Tipo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Fiat Tipo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Tipo. (173 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Tipo | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Tipo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
