1983 Audi 80 vs. 1983 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1983 Audi 80 and 1983 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1983 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 GMC 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80. 1983 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1983 Audi 80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1983 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | 80 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3300 mm |
