1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1983 TVR 350i

To start off, 1983 TVR 350i is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR 350i (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR 350i should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1067 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i.

Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 TVR 350i. 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, 1983 TVR 350i (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm). This means 1983 TVR 350i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban. 1981 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 TVR 350i has manual transmission. 1983 TVR 350i will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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