1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 19 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 720 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
Model | Spider | Fronte |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1970 mm |