1959 BMW 700 vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1967 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 695 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 190 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, 1959 BMW 700 (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (38 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 700 | Fronte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 66 L |