1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
