1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Fiat Strada
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Strada. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1981 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (522 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Strada. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Suburban | Strada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2440 mm |
