1983 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1983 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 11 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 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 540 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.

Because 1983 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Daihatsu Taft (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (43 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.

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