1980 Suzuki SJ 410 vs. 1980 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 and 1980 Suzuki LJ 50 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. 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, 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 | 1980 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | SJ 410 | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 970 cc | 537 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
