1965 Peugeot 204 vs. 1965 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, both 1965 Peugeot 204 and 1965 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 204 (52 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 204 should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1965 Peugeot 204 (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Peugeot 204 | 1965 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Peugeot | Suzuki |
| Model | 204 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1130 cc | 785 cc |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
