1967 Opel Kadett vs. 1972 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1972 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Kadett (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (36 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Kadett weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 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, 1967 Opel Kadett (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Suzuki Fronte. (40 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Kadett | 1972 Suzuki Fronte | |
Make | Opel | Suzuki |
Model | Kadett | Fronte |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |