1959 Rover P4 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1972 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 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | P4 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 56 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |
