1965 Suzuki Fronte vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1318 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Suzuki Fronte | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Suzuki | Aston Martin |
| Model | Fronte | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 360 cc | 5341 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 97 L |
