1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1983 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Uno and 1983 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Uno (71 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Uno weights approximately 116 kg more than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Fiat Uno. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1983 Fiat Uno (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Uno | 1983 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Uno | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2040 mm |
