2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 930 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | Defender | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2286 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
