2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1967 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | GranSport | Fronte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 66 L |
