1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 850 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 850 weights approximately 144 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, 1960 Abarth 850 (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | 850 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
