1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1996 Fiat Vivace is newer by 25 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 336 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Vivace | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 355 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2020 mm |
