1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 770 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
