1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1986 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Allante and 1986 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (201 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 GMC Suburban. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1986 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 GMC Suburban weights approximately 655 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Allante.
Because 1986 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Allante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (373 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 GMC Suburban. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Allante | 1986 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Allante | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4467 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3300 mm |
