2009 Fiat Sedici vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Fiat Sedici is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (119 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 655 kg more than 2009 Fiat Sedici. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Sedici.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Sedici | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Sedici | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
