2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1257 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. 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 Panda. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 93 L |
