1981 Buick Electra vs. 1982 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1982 GMC Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Suburban weights approximately 538 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 GMC 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, 1982 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1982 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Electra | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3300 mm |
