1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport

To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 905 kg more than 1962 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, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (106 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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