1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 87 L |
