1988 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 19 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 1160 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 730 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1600 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |