1990 Opel Senator vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1990 Opel Senator is newer by 18 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Senator weights approximately 1090 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, 1990 Opel Senator (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Senator | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
