1990 Daihatsu Domino vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Domino is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 845 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Domino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Domino (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Domino should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Domino weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Domino, 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, 1990 Daihatsu Domino (69 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Daihatsu Domino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.

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