1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 30 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1983 GMC Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 312 kg more than 1983 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 GMC Suburban | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Suburban | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3302 mm |
