1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 128 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
