1978 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 12 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1440 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 1978 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.

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