1999 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Barchetta and 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (117 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Barchetta | 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Barchetta | Wagon R+ |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |