1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1976 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 1100 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 30 L |
