1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 1020 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.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Serie II | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2020 mm |
