1974 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 895 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
