1976 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, both 1976 Chevrolet Nova and 1976 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 945 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, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Nova | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Nova | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 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 |
