1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1944 Citroen 7

To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1944 Citroen 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Citroen 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1944 Citroen 7 has manual transmission. 1944 Citroen 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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