1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1128 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2013 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | 500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2301 mm |