1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 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 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault Super 5 | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Super 5 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1970 mm |
