2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 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 955 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Panda. 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1107 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 915 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 35 L |