1970 Opel Manta vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1970 Opel Manta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Manta (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Manta should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Manta weights approximately 426 kg more than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Opel Manta 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 1970 Opel Manta. 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, 1970 Opel Manta (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.

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