1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400. 2012 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 1400 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3200 mm |
