1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 9 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 16 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
Because 1960 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | 850 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
