2009 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 871 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. 2009 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ulysse | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Ulysse | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
