1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Fiat 127
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat 127. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Fiat 127 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | 127 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2230 mm |