1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 48 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |
