2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1382 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento.

Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Fiat Seicento 2008 Land Rover Defender
Make Fiat Land Rover
Model Seicento Defender
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1114 cc 2495 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 0 HP
Torque 84 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1950 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 2117 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 2040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 93 L


 

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