1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2010 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2010 Fiat Albea is newer by 27 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 151 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1179 kg more than 2010 Fiat Albea. 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 2010 Fiat Albea. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Albea. 1983 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Albea 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.
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1983 GMC Suburban | 2010 Fiat Albea | |
Make | GMC | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | Albea |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |