1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Mini Cooper

To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.

Because 1983 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1983 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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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