1968 Suzuki Fronte vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1968 Suzuki Fronte and 1968 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 940 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Suzuki Fronte | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Fronte | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2981 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
