2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Ducato | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 14 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |