1956 Morris Minor vs. 1974 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1974 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Suzuki Fronte (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Minor weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Suzuki Fronte.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Morris Minor | 1974 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Morris | Suzuki |
| Model | Minor | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2040 mm |
