1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 708 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Corvette | Fronte |
Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 40 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2020 mm |