1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 177 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1966 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Fronte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2250 mm |