1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 420 kg more than 1960 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 3200 mm |
