1988 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Corsica and 1988 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Jimmy (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy 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, 1988 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corsica | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
