1971 Fiat 128 vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat 128. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 128 | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |
