1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |