2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma 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 1768 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Croma. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | Croma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |