1959 Morris Minor 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 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Minor weights approximately 65 kg more than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Because 1959 Morris Minor 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 1959 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Minor | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Minor | Fronte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |