1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Suzuki Swift

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Suzuki Swift would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 754 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Swift.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Swift, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Swift.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Chevrolet Corvette 1989 Suzuki Swift
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Corvette Swift
Year Released 1990 1989
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 66 HP
Torque 332 Nm 101 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 834 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3750 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2270 mm


 

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