1968 Mazda Luce vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda Luce weights approximately 710 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (38 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mazda Luce | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
Model | Luce | Fronte |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 66 L |