1961 Morris Minor vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Suzuki Fronte (36 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Morris Minor weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 1961 Morris Minor (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Morris Minor | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Minor | Fronte |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |