1978 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1978 Fiat Campagnola (152 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Campagnola | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Campagnola | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 42 L |
