1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 750 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2320 mm |
