1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1982 Lancia Trevi

To start off, 1982 Lancia Trevi is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1982 Lancia Trevi.

Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lancia Trevi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Trevi. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1982 Lancia Trevi has manual transmission. 1982 Lancia Trevi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1975 Chevrolet Suburban 1982 Lancia Trevi
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Suburban Trevi
Year Released 1975 1982
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1585 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2550 mm