1995 Fiat Vivace vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1995 Fiat Vivace. 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 1995 Fiat Vivace. 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 @ 1950 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Vivace | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Vivace | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3230 mm |
