2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 6 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 (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ulysse. 2012 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | Defender | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
