1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1966 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 832 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 150 kg more than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.

Because 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera 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 Spider Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1966 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Spider Riviera 1966 Suzuki Fronte
Make Abarth Suzuki
Model Spider Riviera Fronte
Year Released 1960 1966
Engine Size 832 cc 785 cc
Horse Power 51 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 610 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 3640 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 66 L


 

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