1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 995 kg more than 1971 Fiat Dino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Dino | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
