1984 BMW 323 vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 323 | 1967 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 323 | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 358 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2060 mm |
