1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Suzuki Swift

To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Corvette and 1992 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 622 kg more than 1992 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 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 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Suzuki Swift. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Suzuki Swift.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 1992 Suzuki Swift
Make Chevrolet Suzuki
Model Corvette Swift
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 300 HP 59 HP
Torque 447 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 262 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1462 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 3720 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2270 mm


 

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