1987 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1987 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Corsica and 1987 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,844 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 594 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 1987 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corsica | Alto |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2180 mm |
