1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,438 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 828 kg more than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7438 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 3200 mm |
