2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1743 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | Panda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 30 L |