1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 980 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 600 (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 600 weights approximately 157 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, 1962 Abarth 600 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Abarth 600 1968 Suzuki Fronte
Make Abarth Suzuki
Model 600 Fronte
Year Released 1962 1968
Engine Size 980 cc 356 cc
Horse Power 59 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 92 Nm 37 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 583 kg 426 kg
Vehicle Length 3300 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1390 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 1970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 66 L


 

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