1988 GMC Suburban vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1988 GMC Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 1988 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | GMC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Suburban | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2400 mm |
