1958 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1990 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Suzuki Samurai (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 372 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
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, 1958 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat Campagnola | 1990 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Campagnola | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
