1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 21 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 895 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
