1959 Fiat 750 vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 750 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 750 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 750 should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1959 Fiat 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 750 | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 750 | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
