2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 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 1778 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |