1950 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1970 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 848 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.

Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Buick 40 1970 Suzuki Fronte
Make Buick Suzuki
Model 40 Fronte
Year Released 1950 1970
Engine Size 4065 cc 785 cc
Horse Power 114 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 792 kg
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3090 mm 2160 mm