1997 Fiat Panda vs. 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Panda and 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 768 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino (63 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Panda weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Panda | 1997 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Panda | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 768 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
