2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 39 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1970 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Lumina | Fronte |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 354 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 37 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 1549 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |