1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth Monomille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth Monomille weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 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, 1961 Abarth Monomille (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth Monomille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | Monomille | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
