2005 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 932 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Hardbody | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Nissan | Suzuki |
Model | Hardbody | Fronte |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 426 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |