1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Suburban and 1983 Mitsubishi Starion were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Starion. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1983 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1983 Mitsubishi Starion 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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