1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 26 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 1983 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 GMC Suburban | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | GMC | Tata |
| Model | Suburban | Indica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
