1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 44 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Corvette | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
