1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Ritmo | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
