1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1660 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.
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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | Lagonda | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 66 L |
