1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1764 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 96 L |