1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1971 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 1957 Fiat 600 (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | 600 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 41 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |