1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. Both 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1996 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fleetwood | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3350 mm |
