2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1129 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Panda | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 75 L |
