2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 1 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Palio II | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
