1998 Rover 400 vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 27 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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 400 weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | 400 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 355 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2020 mm |
