1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1988 Fiat Regata
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Regata 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 142 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Regata.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat Regata. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Regata. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Regata has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Regata 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 | 1988 Fiat Regata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Suburban | Regata |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
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 | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |