1970 Reliant Bug 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 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 701 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Bug is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Suzuki Fronte (36 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 72 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1970 Reliant Bug (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Bug will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Reliant Bug | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Reliant | Suzuki |
Model | Bug | Fronte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 701 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60.5 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 408 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2800 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 66 L |