1999 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1999 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Suburban and 1999 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1999 Opel Corsa. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1999 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1999 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Corsa. (82 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban | 1999 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2450 mm |
