2008 Fiat Multipla vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Fiat Multipla 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 841 kg more than 2008 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Multipla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Multipla | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Multipla | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |