1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 3 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 765 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Porsche 930 | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
Model | 930 | Cervo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |