1971 Morris Marina vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 133 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina 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 1971 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Morris | Suzuki |
Model | Marina | Fronte |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 785 cc |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 792 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |