1983 GMC Suburban vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1983 GMC Suburban and 1983 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1983 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 GMC 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 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1983 GMC Suburban | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Camry |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |