1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 980 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
