1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
Model | 850 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 30 L |