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