1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 500 | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 63 L |
