1972 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Blazer and 1972 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1326 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 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1972 Suzuki Fronte has manual transmission. 1972 Suzuki Fronte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Chevrolet Blazer 1972 Suzuki Fronte
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Blazer Fronte
Year Released 1972 1972
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4093 cc 356 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 242 Nm 40 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1806 kg 480 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2020 mm


 

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