1957 AC Ace vs. 1981 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1981 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Fronte. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 339 kg more than 1981 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, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Fronte. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1981 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | AC | Suzuki |
| Model | Ace | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2160 mm |
