1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 32 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 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 895 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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 (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester 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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1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Forester |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6210 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2615 mm |