1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1981 GMC Suburban and 1981 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 GMC Suburban (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 785 kg more than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
