1985 Citroen Visa vs. 1962 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1985 Citroen Visa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1985 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen Visa (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1962 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Citroen Visa weights approximately 222 kg more than 1962 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, 1985 Citroen Visa (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Visa | 1962 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Visa | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 360 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2060 mm |
