2003 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2003 Fiat Barchetta and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 884 kg more than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Barchetta. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Barchetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Fiat Barchetta 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Barchetta Land Cruiser
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 164 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 103 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1062 kg 1946 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2280 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 87 L


 

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