2008 Lexus IS vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
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, 2008 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Lexus | Suzuki |
Model | IS | Fronte |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 20 HP |
Torque | 195 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |