1969 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Jimny (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 515 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2000 Suzuki Jimny (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 2000 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
