1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Mini Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Mini Metro should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro.
Because 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 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, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Mini Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | Mini Metro | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1257 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
