2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Palio | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |