1965 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1981 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1981 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Campagnola (61 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 594 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Campagnola | 1981 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Campagnola | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
