1990 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
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 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Pontiac Firebird | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
Model | Firebird | Fronte |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 56 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 111 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |