1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Nova and 1974 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Nova | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2040 mm |
