1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 755 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
