1981 Suzuki SJ 410 vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 and 1981 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 575 kg more than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Suzuki SJ 410 | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Suzuki | Chevrolet |
| Model | SJ 410 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 970 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
