1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Palio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
