1987 Opel Corsa vs. 1987 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1987 Opel Corsa 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 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Corsa (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Corsa weights approximately 140 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 Opel Corsa (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Opel Corsa | 1987 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Corsa | Alto |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
