1982 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1993 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3350 mm |
