1973 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 Toyota Century

To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1983 Toyota Century.

Because 1973 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1983 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Suburban.

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