1981 Renault 5 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 610 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 5 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | 5 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
