1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 802 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 30 (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 30 should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 30 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 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, 1956 Austin A 30 (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 30 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
