1979 Fiat 127 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1979 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 127 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 127 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
