1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo

To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 25 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 128 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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