1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 600 and 1960 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 600 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 600 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1960 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 600 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Suzuki Light. (34 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1960 Suzuki Light | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | 600 | Light |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
