2006 Smart ForFour vs. 1976 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,123 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Smart ForFour (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 1976 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Smart | Suzuki |
| Model | ForFour | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 30 L |
