1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Spirit and 1988 Chevrolet Corsica were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 174 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.
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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corsica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1988 Chevrolet Corsica | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spirit | Corsica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
