2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1980 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Blizzard (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Blizzard 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 Blizzard (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Doblo | 1980 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Doblo | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
