1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1976 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Skylark | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Skylark | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |
