1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.

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