1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 797 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
