1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 21 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 44 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
Model | 850 | Cervo |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |