1982 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 28 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 680 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Suburban | 6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2789 mm |
