2000 Fiat Punto vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2000 Fiat Punto is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Punto weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 2000 Fiat Punto (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Punto | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Punto | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2040 mm |
