1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 21 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 436 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Because 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Taurus. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1992 Chevrolet Suburban has manual transmission. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Suburban | Taurus |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7438 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 284 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2868 mm |