2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2002 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino.
Because 2002 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2002 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Fiorino | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
