1981 Oldsmobile Omega vs. 1981 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1981 Oldsmobile Omega and 1981 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Omega (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Omega weights approximately 520 kg more than 1981 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Omega (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki Alto. (60 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Omega | 1981 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
| Model | Omega | Alto |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2160 mm |
