1963 Steyr 500D vs. 1969 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1969 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 489 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 Steyr 500D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Suzuki Fronte (20 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Steyr 500D weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Suzuki Fronte (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Steyr 500D | 1969 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Steyr | Suzuki |
| Model | 500D | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 489 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2970 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
