1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Suzuki Fronte (36 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 1972 Suzuki Fronte (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Fiat 500 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | 500 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |