1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 903 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 850 weights approximately 255 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, 1970 Fiat 850 (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | 850 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |