1983 Opel Senator vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1983 Opel Senator 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Senator (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Senator weights approximately 894 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, 1983 Opel Senator (189 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Opel Senator | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Senator | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
