1989 Skoda Favorit vs. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica
To start off, both 1989 Skoda Favorit and 1989 Chevrolet Corsica were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda Favorit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Skoda Favorit. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Corsica (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda Favorit. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda Favorit. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica has automatic transmission and 1989 Skoda Favorit has manual transmission. 1989 Skoda Favorit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Corsica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Skoda Favorit | 1989 Chevrolet Corsica | |
Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
Model | Favorit | Corsica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |