2009 Honda Fit vs. 1979 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 717 kg more than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 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 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1979 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fit | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1940 mm |
