1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 703 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Suzuki |
Model | 3000 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2911 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |