1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat 126. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 126 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
