1985 BMW M5 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 13 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 1060 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | M5 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
