1974 Opel Ascona vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1974 Opel Ascona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,194 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Ascona weights approximately 118 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Opel Ascona 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 1974 Opel Ascona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1974 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.

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