1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 52 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 505 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.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
