1962 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 420 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
Model | Appia | Fronte |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 66 L |