1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 48 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 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 130 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Equator weights approximately 435 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
