1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 783 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 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 Coupe (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
Model | Coupe | Fronte |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |