1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Roadmaster | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2020 mm |
