2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Stilo 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 475 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2005 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Stilo | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 93 L |
