1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 Saturn Vue. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
| Model | Suburban | Vue |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
