1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler

To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1380 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.

Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Rustler has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Rustler 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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