2000 Fiat Multipla vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Fiat Multipla is newer by 19 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 53 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 Fiat Multipla. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Multipla | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Multipla | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
