1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1815 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 126 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2860 mm |
