1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 414 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
Model | Appia | Fronte |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1970 mm |