1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (247 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2800 mm |
