1982 Fiat 131 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131. 2012 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 131 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1365 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3200 mm |
