1964 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Oxford (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 646 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, 1964 Morris Oxford (81 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm). This means 1964 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Morris Oxford | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Oxford | Fronte |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 40 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |