1981 Fiat 126 vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1981 Fiat 126 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat 126 (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 126 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.

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