2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 304 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Panda | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Panda | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 98 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 |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |