2012 Fiat Idea vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Idea and 2012 Land Rover LR4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Idea. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1398 kg more than 2012 Fiat Idea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Idea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Idea. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Idea. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Fiat Idea | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
Model | Idea | LR4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |