2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1973 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2222 kg more than 1973 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Suzuki Fronte. (42 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1973 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Land Rover | Suzuki |
| Model | Discovery | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 30 L |
