1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1978 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 594 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 595 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Suzuki Cervo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595.
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, 1978 Suzuki Cervo (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Suzuki Cervo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Abarth | Suzuki |
| Model | 595 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
