2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1579 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Fit. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Land Rover | Honda |
Model | Defender | Fit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |