1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 1000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
