1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta 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 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta 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 | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2300 mm |