2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Punto | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |
