1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1967 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lotus Elan weights approximately 196 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, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Elan | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Elan | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1557 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
