1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1992 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 1992 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Mustang |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 2302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2560 mm |