1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep 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 125 more horse power than 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 810 kg more than 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep 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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1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Suburban | Jeep |
Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2650 mm |