1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 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 82 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Forester 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 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Forester |
Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2616 mm |