2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Idea 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 720 kg more than 2007 Fiat Idea.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Idea. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Idea. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Idea | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |
