1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1595 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 2006 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 96 L |
