1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 30 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 384 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Suburban | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3100 mm |
