1965 Suzuki Fronte vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, both 1965 Suzuki Fronte and 1965 Wartburg 311 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 991 cc (3 cylinders), 1965 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Wartburg 311 (49 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Wartburg 311 (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Suzuki Fronte | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Suzuki | Wartburg |
| Model | Fronte | 311 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 360 cc | 991 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
