1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1966 Suzuki Fronte

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (18 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1860 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 1997 Chevrolet Express 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 1997 Chevrolet Express. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Suzuki Fronte. (32 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Suzuki Fronte.

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