1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1976 Holden Sunbird and 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
Make | Holden | Suzuki |
Model | Sunbird | LJ 50 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1940 mm |