1981 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 520 kg more than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Suzuki Fronte 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 1969 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, 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, 1981 Honda Accord (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Accord | Fronte |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1970 mm |