1995 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1648 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Barchetta | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Barchetta | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
