1996 Fiat Coupe vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (130 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 720 kg more than 1996 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Coupe 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Coupe Land Cruiser
Year Released 1996 2001
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 2981 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 130 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2370 mm


 

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