1972 Fiat 128 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 128 and 1972 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 128 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 128 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 128 weights approximately 340 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 128 (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 128 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | 128 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
