1966 Opel Rekord vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Opel Rekord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Opel Rekord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Opel Rekord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Suzuki Fronte, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Rekord (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Opel Rekord | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Rekord | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 785 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
