1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1400 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
