1978 Suzuki Cervo vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 245 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Suzuki Cervo | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Cervo | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 538 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |
