1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
