Custom 98 vs SFV 551
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The SFV 551 is more powerful than the Custom 98: 66 HP versus 62 HP (+4 HP, +6%).
- The Custom 98 is the more recent model: production started in 1952, versus 1951 for the SFV 551.
- The SFV 551 is heavier: 3299 kg versus 2012 kg for the Custom 98.
Full specs comparison
| Custom 98 | SFV 551 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 62 HP | 66 HP |
| Production years | 1952–1954 | 1951–1956 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 1 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L | 12.8 L |
| Weight | 2 012 kg | 3 299 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 237 cm | — |
| Length | — | 344 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Custom 98 or the SFV 551?
The SFV 551 is more powerful than the Custom 98: 66 HP versus 62 HP (+4 HP, +6%).
Which is more recent, the Custom 98 or the SFV 551?
The Custom 98 is the more recent model: production started in 1952, versus 1951 for the SFV 551.
Which is heavier, the Custom 98 or the SFV 551?
The SFV 551 is heavier: 3299 kg versus 2012 kg for the Custom 98.