1984 Renault 18 vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1984 Renault 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 635 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.

Because 1967 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 1967 Suzuki Fronte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, 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 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.

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