1966 Steyr 500 vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, both 1966 Steyr 500 and 1966 Suzuki Fronte were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 785 cc, 1966 Suzuki Fronte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Suzuki Fronte (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Suzuki Fronte should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Suzuki Fronte weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Steyr 500 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 Steyr 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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 Suzuki Fronte (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Suzuki Fronte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.

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