1984 Plymouth Horizon vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1984 Plymouth Horizon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Plymouth Horizon (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Horizon should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Horizon weights approximately 540 kg more than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Suzuki Fronte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Plymouth Horizon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Horizon (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (38 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Plymouth Horizon 1967 Suzuki Fronte
Make Plymouth Suzuki
Model Horizon Fronte
Year Released 1984 1967
Engine Size 1592 cc 356 cc
Horse Power 62 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 117 Nm 38 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 440 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 3000 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1300 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 1970 mm


 

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