1991 Fiat Tipo vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Fiat Tipo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Fiat Tipo (145 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 940 kg more than 1991 Fiat Tipo.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Fiat Tipo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Tipo. (173 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Tipo | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Tipo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
