1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 665 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 2300 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
