1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1992 Chevrolet Suburban and 1992 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 7 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 540 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJS. 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 1992 Jaguar XJS. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Suburban | XJS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2600 mm |
