2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (131 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1668 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Punto | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |