1984 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 18 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 496 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 1984 BMW 318 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 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1984 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.

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