2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
