2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2001 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Siena (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1364 kg more than 2001 Fiat Siena.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2001 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
| Model | Defender | Siena |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1089 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1344 kg |
