2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1388 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Doblo | Defender |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
