1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 2229 kg more than 1973 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 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | 500 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 2739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 148 L |
