1989 Citroen C 15 vs. 1967 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1989 Citroen C 15 is newer by 22 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 345 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, 1989 Citroen C 15, 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, 1989 Citroen C 15 (71 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Suzuki Fronte.

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