2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo 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 Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo 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 1273 kg more than 2012 Fiat Bravo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Bravo. 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Defender | Bravo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
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 | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |