1983 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1965 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1965 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1965 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Grand Safari | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 360 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2060 mm |
