1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
Model | GTA | Fronte |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |