1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 776 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 3799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2790 mm |
