1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Suburban | CTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
