1981 GMC Suburban vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 13 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, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 GMC Suburban | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | GMC | Rover |
| Model | Suburban | 200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
