1983 GMC Suburban vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 GMC Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 GMC Suburban | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Suburban | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1260 mm |
