1999 Pontiac Montana vs. 1971 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Montana is newer by 28 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 1240 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, 1999 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 1971 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Pontiac | Suzuki |
| Model | Montana | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 355 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 30 L |
