1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corsa. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1983 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
