1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 869 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2013 Volkswagen Passat. 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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Passat. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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1983 GMC Suburban | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Passat |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1487 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2803 mm |