1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX
To start off, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 969 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX weights approximately 85 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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, 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | 700 | SC 100 GX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 25 L |
