1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 29 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 159 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ka 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 | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Ka |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |