1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 735 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.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | De Tomaso | Suzuki |
Model | Guara | Fronte |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1970 mm |