1985 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1985 Fiat Panda and 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 970 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Panda | 1985 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2040 mm |
