1980 Citroen Mehari vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1980 Citroen Mehari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 602 cc (2 cylinders), 1980 Citroen Mehari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Citroen Mehari (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Mehari should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Citroen Mehari weights approximately 129 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Suzuki Fronte 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 1968 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Citroen Mehari, 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, 1980 Citroen Mehari (40 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Citroen Mehari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.

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