1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Suzuki Jimny (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 1400 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |
