1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Fiat 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 850 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 850 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |
