1980 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1973 Toyota Century

To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 530 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.

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