1985 Fiat Croma vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 820 kg more than 1985 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Croma. (127 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Croma | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
