1995 Opel Calibra vs. 1995 Suzuki Swift

To start off, both 1995 Opel Calibra and 1995 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1995 Suzuki Swift. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1995 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Calibra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1995 Opel Calibra (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Suzuki Swift.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Opel Calibra 1995 Suzuki Swift
Make Opel Suzuki
Model Calibra Swift
Year Released 1995 1995
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 75.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1190 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1590 mm


 

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