1987 GMC Suburban vs. 1987 Opel Kadett

To start off, both 1987 GMC Suburban and 1987 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1987 Opel Kadett. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1987 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Opel Kadett. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Kadett. (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Kadett. 1987 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1987 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1987 Opel Kadett will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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