2012 Suzuki Equator vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Suzuki Equator (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Equator | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Fiat |
| Model | Equator | 131 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
