2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Fiat Idea
To start off, 2011 Fiat Idea is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 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 932 kg more than 2011 Fiat Idea.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Idea. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Fiat Idea | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | Idea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1246 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |