1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 55 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 1108 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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
