1986 GMC Suburban vs. 1986 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 1986 GMC Suburban and 1986 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 GMC Suburban (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. 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, 1986 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Samurai. 1986 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1986 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 1986 Suzuki Samurai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 GMC Suburban | 1986 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Suburban | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2040 mm |
