1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1988 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Suburban and 1988 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet 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, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 1988 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Suburban | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2440 mm |