1999 Honda Today vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 785 cc, 1970 Suzuki Fronte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 82 kg more than 1999 Honda Today.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Today | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 785 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
