1956 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1978 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1978 GMC Suburban is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (36 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat Campagnola.
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, 1978 GMC Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat Campagnola. 1978 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat Campagnola | 1978 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Campagnola | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |
